Most importantly, Brutus misjudges his own instincts. He ignores his conscience which tells him that he "has no spur to prick the sides of [his] intent"; in other words, he knows that what he contemplates doing is wrong, but ignores the message from his own head. Also, Portia pleads with Brutus to reveal his troubled mind to her. He misjudges her ability to be his counsel and share his worries; he blows her off and tells her that he doesn't want her to worry. She is a wise and politically astute person who would give him honest counsel had he been forthright with her.
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